A view of the Greenlandic flag near the beach in Nuuk, Greenland, on March 29, 2025. Reuters File
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Firstpost11-01-2026, 16:03

UK, European Allies Plan Arctic Deployment Amid Trump's Greenland Threat

  • The UK is reportedly in talks with European allies to station troops in the Arctic following US President Donald Trump's threat to take over Greenland by force.
  • A stronger European military presence aims to deter Trump's ambition to annex Greenland and protect it from potential Chinese or Russian influence.
  • British officials have met with German and French counterparts to prepare for the deployment of soldiers, warships, and aircraft in Greenland.
  • The UK emphasizes deterring Russia's aggression in the High North and strengthening Euro-Atlantic security, working with NATO allies.
  • Separately, the US is reportedly considering offering $10,000–$100,000 to each Greenland resident as part of a $6 billion annexation bid.

Why It Matters: European allies are coordinating military presence in the Arctic to counter Trump's Greenland ambitions and deter rivals.

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